Welcome! Your journey begins here as we explore the center of the Inca Empire. Equally rich in adventure as it is in history, the South American nation of Peru is a mystical land of rolling countryside, dramatic Andean landscapes, archaeological remains of Inca and pre-Inca origin.
Our Peru Multi-Sport provides participants a once in a lifetime physical, cultural, and spiritual journey that will take you through the magnificent Andes, the Sacred Valley and the Salkantay Valley en route to the legendary ruins at Macchu Picchu.
Challenge yourself as you trek through nine different biozones, changing altitudes and varied terrain.
Marvel at the exquisite beauty of the Andes, Salkantay Peak, Salkantay and Humantay Glacier Lake.
Share in the culture and customs of local Andean families who maintain age-old traditions.
Witness environmental and social initiatives that maintain the natural integrity and improve quality of life in the region.
Indulge in the comfort of our luxurious hotels, enchanting mountain lodges, historic haciendas and the innovative local cuisine.
Melt to the warmth of the Peruvian people and your daily retreat to a mind-and-body recovery shangri-la.
Be inspired by the majesty of your surroundings and the knowledge that you are following in the footsteps of the Incas...
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We pride ourselves in running a relaxed and always flexible schedule. Every trip is different depending upon the group, other trips in the area, and sometimes the weather. The following is a sample of what your trip might be like. (The itinerary is subject to change as it is dependent upon lodge availability, weather and participants’ abilities).
DAY 1
Arrival to Lima: Peru’s capital city. A ROAM representative will pick you up from the airport and take you to the Costa del Sol Ramada airport hotel. Located five minutes walking distance from the baggage pick-up belt, the Costa del Sol is a 4 ½ star facility. Overnight in Lima.
DAY 2
After breakfast, we’ll take a one-hour flight to the city of Cusco, also known as “The Archeological Capital of America” (11,200ft.). We’ll shuttle to the five star, Libertador Hotel in Cusco to spend a relaxing and acclimatization afternoon. Your guide will organize an afternoon bike ride for those who are keen. Overnight in Cusco.
Day 3
This day we have a city tour in which we visit the Cusco Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha), the nearby ruins of Saccsayhuaman and Quenqo (half-day), as we continue with the acclimatization process. Return to the Libertador Hotel. Overnight in Cusco.
Day 4
Today, early in the morning, we drive to Urubamba – the Sacred Valley of the Incas – through the most spectacular scenery surrounded by corn, potato and cereal fields, having our first contact with the glaciers of the Andes mountain range. Here we visit the villages of Pisac and Ollantaytambo with their famous archeological monuments and bustling local markets. After a full day of activities, we spend the night in a country house hotel in Ollantaytambo (Urubamba Boutique Lodge) by the Urubamba River (8,900ft.). Overnight in Urubamba.
Day 5
Today we will start our ascent to Machu Picchu. After another gourmet breakfast, we’ll drive for 2 ½ hrs west of Cusco to the town of Mollepata (9,500ft.), visiting the ruins of Tarawasi on the way. After a coffee brake in town, we drive for another 40 minutes to the Marcocasa Pass (10,500ft.), where we start our trek (4-5 hrs.) to the Salkantay Lodge & Adventure Resort, located in the valley of Soraypampa (12,500ft.). Overnight in Soraypampa.
Day 6
After breakfast, we walk up to the Humantay glacier lake (14,200ft.) enjoying views of the Salkantay Peak (21,000 ft.) and Humantay Peak (19,500 ft.). After a snack break at the lake (and optional swimming!) we descend to the Salkantay Lodge for lunch. Round trip takes about 5 hrs so you’ll have the afternoon to enjoy the outdoor jacuzzi at the lodge and relax tired muscles. Overnight in Soraypampa.
Day 7
Today we ascend from Soraypampa to Salcantayccasa (or ‘Apacheta’) Pass (15,300 ft.) This is the highest point on our trek. This pass is located between Salkantay and Humantay peaks in the Puna region. After a picnic lunch on the way, we start our descent to the Wayra Lodge, located in a mountain plateau called Huayraccmachay (12,650 ft.) (total trekking time: 7-8 hrs.), amidst a spectacular view of the Vilcabamba mountain range and the Humantay Peak. Overnight in Huayraccmachay.
Day 8
This is a relatively short day of trekking (4 hrs). Today we descend through a sub-tropical cloud forest where we can appreciate a fantastic variety of orchids and birds, unique to this environment. After trekking 4 hrs from Huayraccmachay, we arrive to the Colpa Lodge (9,200ft.) located in the middle of the “Ceja de Selva” (the eyebrow of the jungle) and we spend the rest of the day admiring the most spectacular view of the jungle valleys that surround the lodge. Overnight in Collpapampa.
Day 9
Today, we continue trekking downhill, alongside the Santa Teresa River. In this jungle valley, we’ll traverse plantations of organic coffee, banana and passion fruit. As we continue to lose altitude, we pass by some small villages on the way to our exclusive lunch spot. After lunch, it is another 30 minute walk before we reach the end of the trail and the point where we are picked-up by our private mini-van. They’ll shuttle us for 30 minutes to the entrance to the Llactapata Inca Trail. This recently restored Inca Trail, is unknown to tourists. At this point, as the mules cannot continue so porters will carry our packs for the 30 minute hike to the Lucma Lodge, located in Lucmabamba (6,900ft.), nestled among coffee, avocado and banana plantations. (Total trekking time: 6 hrs). Overnight in Lucmabamba.
Day 10
This day is spent trekking along this rarely known section of the Inca Trail, which leads to the Llactapata Pass (8,900 ft.) after a 3-hour ascent. Again, we walk through an impressive cloud forest that leads us to an important group of Inca ruins at the top of the pass: the Llactapata observatory. It is in this place that we have our first distant – and very exclusive – view of the historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu … but we are not there yet! We trek downhill to the Machu Picchu hydroelectric power plant, where at the train station we take a 40-minute train ride to Aguas Calientes, or the town of Machu Picchu (6200 ft.), located right at the base of the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Overnight in Aguas Calientes at the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel.
Day 11
Very early in the morning our guide takes us by bus to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu (7,900ft.) for a 2-hour tour of the site, so we can spend some time after the tour exploring the Inca city on our own. Around mid-day, we go back to the town of Aguas Calientes for a buffet lunch in town. In the afternoon we take a 2-hour train ride to the city of Ollantaytambo, where a bus will be waiting to take us back to Cusco (1 ½ hours) and the Libertador Hotel (5*). Overnight in Cusco.
Day 12
Today we take an impressive train ride to Puno (10 hrs) on one of the best train trips in South America. Travelling comfortably through the altiplano (or high Andean-mountain setting) we will see unique flora and fauna all the way to Lake Titicaca (12,500ft). This day of traveling by train is a classic way to see rural Peru . Overnight in Puno at Hotel Libertador.
Day 13
After an early breakfast, we will drive for 2 hours to the community of Yachon to find our double-kayaks waiting for us to take us to Taquile Island in Lake Titicaca. We will spend about 3 hours paddling before meeting our local hosts who will invite us to learn about their traditions and everyday life. This is a great opportunity to blend with the people of this Quechua community. At the conclusion of our day, we’ll journey by motor boat back to Yachon and the hotel. Overnight in Puno at Hotel Libertador.
Day 14 -July 3, 2008
Early boat trip to Puno city and transfer to Puno airport. Flight to Lima.
